Opening Image- First scene showing the cursed beast entering Ashataki’s town
The everyday life- Scene showing us the rituals of the tribe
Displaying the theme- Ashataki learns he must protect the village
Enter the disruption- The wise woman reveals he is cursed
The debate- The elders of the village debate Ashataki leaving town
Departing into a new world- He meets new characters outside of his village expanding the plot
The mentors guidance and the Midpoint Disruption- The Great Forest Spirit heals Ashataki’s wounds but leaves him cursed
Obstacles, friends, and enemies- Impartial Ashataki helps both sides to recover peace
The closing in- Lady Iboshi plots to kill the Great Forest Spirit
The darkest hour- After taking his head, the forest spirit transforms into a hatred bearing monster
The return- Princess Mononoke and Ashataki make up after the terrible loss of the forest
The final showdown- All of the characters collectively return the slaughtered head to its owner
Resolution/Final Resolution- The Iron Towns people take in their new recovered landscape the Great Forest Spirit has gifted them!

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